Source: Formulary of the Pharmacy Service for Benefiting the People in the Taiping Era (1148)

Indication: Phlegm-Damp Accumulation, usually Spleen and Lung Transportation and Transformation Failure

Symptoms: Coughing with copious, white sputum that is easily expectorated, focal distention and stifling sensation in the chest and diaphram palpitations, nausea or vomiting, dizziness.

Tongue: white, moist or greasy coat; Pulse: slippery